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  • Vacation Destinations That Won’t Break The Bank

    It seems that every week we discuss in some way how the economy is effecting travel prices.


    This week is no different as the dollar continues to strengthen against foreign currencies, flight prices lower to fill planes and hotels throw out deal after deal in order to entice travelers to book accommodations. So where are some of the best places to visit while the travel industry is in this cheap-for-travelers lull? This week we take a look at places in the world that are the best for making your dollars last.

    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Buenos Aires is a great place to visit if you want to learn tango, eat steak and sip back on some of the best wines in the world. Right now however, the strength of the dollar is very high against the staggering peso in Argentina. In 2001 this travel destination was equally pitted against the dollar and while this isn’t likely to change, it is one of the cheapest places in the world to stretch your travel budget. Book now and cash in on some of the lowest prices on hotels in Buenos Aires.

    Cancun, Mexico
    Just one year ago, if you traveled to Cancun your dollar would earn you 98 pesos. Now, you’ll find yourself with 135 in your pocket. Mexico’s white sand beaches, margaritas, gorgeous cultures and the experiences that await you there are only going to get more expensive as time goes on. Visit Cancun this year and enjoy the vacation of a lifetime.

    Sydney, Australia
    Australia hasn’t always been cheap and it isn’t likely to stay cheap either. Right now the dollar is stronger than the Australian dollar by 40% compared to last year. And, flight prices to the outback are cheaper than they’ve ever been. Hotel prices, flights and activities in Sydney will be as cheap as they’re likely to get in future years. Book your Australian vacation now!

  • Alaska Travel Discounts at Denali National Park

    Alaska in the summertime offers some of the best vacationing in North America. Gorgeous summer nights, fishing, wildlife viewing, outdoors adventures, excitement and also, luxury. But you don’t have the break the bank to enjoy travel or accommodations in the Last Frontier. Right now you can stay in Denali National Park at the Denali Wilderness lodge at excellent summer rates! Book online at the lodge’s website and entertain amazing travel deals. Rates from $99 in May along with one free night specials make this summer getaway impossible to ignore. Denali National Park is one of Alaska’s premier tourist destinations. Home to Mt. McKinley the tallest North American peak and incredible wildlife, the Denali Wilderness lodge offers all the best in outdoor adventure and hotel luxury.


  • Hotel Discounts and More

    Sometimes, the best way to find discounts on hotels is to simply do a little research. For example, if you’re trying to find hotels on Maui you probably want the best value for your money. After all, money saved on hotels is money in your pocket for dinners and outdoors adventures. Well, if you can find a rate on any hotel website that is lower than the best rate listed on Radisson’s website they will honor the lower price and knock an additional 25% off. That means staying in Hawaii’s Radisson at an excellent discount instead of paying more at another Island hotel. The Radisson is a popular hotel chain, with locations all over the world. By simply doing some homework, you can procure excellent hotel prices and save money wherever you travel!


  • Great Travel Deals When You Fly As An Air Courier

    Did you know that you can receive huge discounts on international and domestic travel when you fly as an air courier? Air couriers are typically hired to accompany a package or piece of luggage on a flight.


    It isn’t possible to send things of this sort on a commercial flight without a passenger. Therefore when businesses need to have something delivered quickly, they send it with an air courier so it can arrive as soon as possible to the desired destination.

    When you travel as an air courier, you can receive large discounts on your flight price because of the service you are doing the business. Air courier flights are traditionally purchased ahead of time and then granted to the air courier who will be doing the traveling at a hefty discount. By becoming an air courier you can fly around the world on discounted fares. It is an excellent way to travel at the last minute and to save money while traveling.

    Typically air couriers fly alone. It is very unlikely that a company would need enough packages sent that it would require two passengers. As such, air couriers are usually last minute, single travelers with very little baggage. Why can’t you bring bags? Because as an air courier the bags that you are checking are usually the bags you have been given the travel discount to accompany. Thus, air courier travel for international flights can be tricky, but it is an excellent way to save money on last minute domestic flights.

    To learn more about cheap flights and easy international and domestic travel, check out FrugalMonkey for further details. If you’re interested in learning more about becoming an air courier, JobMonkey has an entire section on the practice and the International Association of Air Travel Couriers is an excellent place to learn more.

  • With The Exchange On Your Side…

    Thousands of expatriates and hundreds of travel articles are buzzing about travel in Argentina. One of the world’s most culturally rich countries (with world famous wine and steak) has travelers in a tizzy over the activities and vacations available at a fraction of normal vacation costs. Because of the favorable exchange rate to the peso, travelers from all over the world are vacationing to Argentina cheaply with their hard earned dollars. Right now you can travel to the Paris of the South for an amazing South American vacation with cheap flights through travel auction sites. Students who book with STA travel can even find flights for as cheap as $700. That’s hundreds of dollars off previous prices! And when your dollar earns you 3.7 pesos that’s a lot of wine and more than a few amazing steak dinners to write home about.


  • This Week’s Travel Deals

    What type of travel deals are at your fingertips today? FrugalMonkey wants you to be able to book the cheapest and highest quality vacations possible for your Easter weekend, summer vacation or honeymoon.


    Check out this week’s killer deals including cheap airfares, great hotel deals and vacation packages.

    Seattle to Reykjavik
    Most of the time, if you live in the northwest you want to go south for your vacation. But right now it’s hard to ignore some of the amazing airfare deals that will send you north this summer. Icelandic Air just issued a press conference stating that starting July 22 flights will now be offered from Seattle to Reykjavik. Iceland is in desperate need of an increase in tourism since their financial crash. So take advantage of the growing travel deals and travel to the green and glacier filled Iceland for the longest and most beautiful summer days of your life!

    The Secret Is In San Francisco
    You don’t always have to travel to Greece in order to have an amazing getaway. Stay stateside and visit some of the most interesting cities in the world. Take San Francisco for example.


    Right now, the Orchard Hotels are offering room stays at only $1 for the month of April. Only two rooms are available per night during this promotional offer, but, if you go to the hotel’s site and type in ‘Fool’ in the promotional code you will have your pick of the $1 day deal. Do it quickly though! Your trip to San Francisco will only be this cheap while rooms are available.

    Need Some Help Planning?
    If you need some help planning your next vacation, don’t forget the travel auction websites like eBay. Right now they are expanding their services to offer reviews on over 70,000 houses, vacation rentals and condos. In addition to this, new travel calendars will be available to help you most accurately plan just how expensive your dream vacation will be. This will come in handy when you factor in the constantly changing airfares and exchange rates. Get help with your trip planning by checking in on FrugalMonkey and taking advantage of aids like Trip Advisor.

  • Cruise Into Hawaii With These Great Offers!

    Sure flying to Hawaii is nice, but what about enjoying the fresh ocean air, a view from every island and more adventure than you can pack into your traditional Hawaiian vacation? Right now, Norwegian Cruise Lines are offering extraordinary deals on cruises to and around the Hawaiian Islands. By promising passengers less time at sea and over 100 hours at ports, their 7-day cruise packages are going fast! Right now, Norwegian Cruise Lines is offering Balcony Cabins for these May and June cruises at only $899. That’s practically a steal for all the money you will save on hotel accommodations, transport and food during a normal 7-day stay in Hawaii. See Hawaii in a whole new way by cruising with Norwegian!


  • Last minute travel doesn’t have to be expensive travel.

    People have to travel at the last minute for a variety of reasons. It might be work related, it might be a last minute vacation or perhaps you need to attend to a family emergency. But just because you are making hotel plans, car rental reservations and booking flights at the last minute, it doesn’t mean you have to pay out the nose. There are plenty of ways to book last minute travel plans without over spending. FrugalMonkey always suggests checking travel auction sites for last minute travel deals because there are often a variety of domestic flights that offer cheap tickets in order to fill flights. You can also check with your normal airline carrier for deals or even look into becoming an air courier. There are a ton of ways to book travel at the last minute while still saving money. Check out FrugalMonkey for more ways to save!


  • Tools and tips for keeping in touch

    Whether it be for work, pleasure or simply to say hello, keeping in touch while you travel is important to everyone. That’s why FrugalMonkey is here to share with you some tips and tools on how to keep in touch with your loved ones while you are living, working and traveling abroad.

    Even just a few years ago, if you were traveling internationally your options for keeping in touch with friends and family while you were away were limited to calling cards and email.


    While these venues of communication are still some of the cheapest and easiest to manage, people who are traveling for business or need to be available by phone are finding ways to communicate that are easier then ever before.

    The Internet application Skype is becoming as much of a backpacker necessity as the backpack itself. It allows anyone with an Internet connection to login, message and make phone calls all over the world. Skype allows members to use their Internet connection to make calls to cell phones and landlines at a very low cost. International calls and calls made to cell phones tend to be more expensive, but the convenience of being able get a hold of the person you are trying to reach, extends far beyond the few cents each minute that are charged to users. Skype even has functions allowing calls to be rerouted cell phones so users can communicate while away from the computer. It is revolutionizing international phones and communication among travelers.

    Travelers also find unlocking their cell phones to be useful when traveling abroad.


    Unlocking your phone means removing your original SIM card and allowing your phone to be used with another carrier’s SIM. This means you can use your original address book, phone and applications while being in another country. You can also purchase international cell phone plans, although the cost of these plans can be much more expensive in comparison to the money you save using Skype, calling cards and other cheap methods of communication.

    If it’s important for you to stay in touch while you’re traveling abroad consider the amazing travel deals you will enjoy by saving money on communication while you are away!

  • Amazing Cruise Deals

    If you’re looking to get away and enjoy the lap of luxury, then consider a cruise. There are amazing cruise deals right now and there is no better way to enjoy a lot of different locations all in one trip. Be sure to check out travel auction sites like Orbitz, Hotwire and Travelocity when you’re booking your trip. It’s a great way to see if you can scoop up any good travel deals. Cruisedeals is another website that offers travel deals except all of its attention is centered around finding good cruise deals. You could be cruising in the Caribbean with Royal Caribbean for seven nights starting as low as $440. Or, take a cruise to Alaska starting at only $1,297 including airfare! Taking a cruise is a great way to see the world and enjoy a longer vacation. Get away for a week and take advantage of cheap cruise deals now!